Property Values Rise Strongly Over Five Years
Many homeowners are in a remarkable position as new figures reveal widespread growth in property values across the UK.
If you’re thinking of selling your home, the latest figures offer a very encouraging picture. The analysis shows that more than 2.5 million UK properties have increased in value by £100,000 or more since October 2020. That is a substantial gain for many homeowners.
Although growth varies by region, the overall trend is positive. In the south of England especially, about six in ten of the homes that have gained at least £100,000 are found there. In parts of the Northwest and in Wales, the percentage-based growth story is even more striking: over 800,000 homes across the UK have seen their worth rise by 50% or more in the past five years, and around 30% of those are located in the Northwest.
For sellers, this represents a powerful advantage. With such strong historical value increases, you can enter the market with genuine confidence. This insight also gives you leverage when discussing terms with your estate agent and assessing your equity. Even if your property is not in one of the top-performing regions, the resilience of the housing market, despite recent challenges like higher mortgage rates and cost-of-living pressures, is a reassuring foundation.
If you have not had your home valuation updated recently, now may be an ideal moment. Whether you plan to sell soon or are simply thinking ahead, this data suggests you could be sitting on meaningful gains. The market will continue to shift, of course, but over the past half-decade it's been clear that real, substantial growth has taken place for a great many homeowners.
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